Hearst trial deadline looms as mental competency cloud grows
Patricia Hearst faces a December 27 deadline to start her bank robbery trial under the amended Speedy Trial Act. U S Attorney James Browning says the government will push to meet the date, while Hearst remains jailed without bail. Her defense seeks competency tests and hospital evaluation amid reports of possible government witness inducement and ongoing family visits.
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U.S
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Albert Johnson
Johnson
Randolph
Catherine Hearst
John R. McDonald Jr
Kleppe Confirmed as Secretary of Interior
Thomas S. Kleppe, 56, a former North Dakota congressman and SBA administrator since 1971, won Senate confirmation to the post and will replace Stanley Hathaway. The vote was by voice, with Kleppe promising to be apolitical amid prior scrutiny of SBA stewardship and investigations into mismanagement.
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Bismarck
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Gold Seal Corp
Ford submits energy plan for a 100 billion federal authority
President Ford formally proposes a 100 billion Energy Independence Authority to fund energy research and projects private firms would not undertake. The plan, favored by Vice President Rockefeller, would last ten years and be self liquidating but has met cautious opposition from Congress and Treasury Secretary Simon.
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State law chosen in GM executive kidnap case
Three Ann Arbor men Daniel Wirth Kenneth Royce and John Szynwelski face state charges of kidnaping and extortion after officials opted against federal Hobbs Act prosecution. Observers say state laws provide a stronger basis for the case.
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General Motors Corp
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Ann Arbor
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